Slone v. State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors

Appellant Charles D. Slone appeals from the order of the trial court dismissing his appeal from a decision of appellee Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors of Ohio (“board”) revoking his license as an embalmer and funeral director.

Appellant claims that the board failed to personally serve him with notice of its revocation order as required by R.C. 119.09 and that he perfected his appeal to the common pleas court in a timely fashion. We find merit to the appeal, and reverse and dismiss for the reasons hereinafter discussed.

Following the appellant’s conviction for embezzlement of…